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Linear Formula:
K2CO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.21
Beilstein:
4267587
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
Assay:
99.995% trace metals basis
Form:
powder and chunks
Solubility:
H2O: soluble 138 g/L at 20 °C (completely)
Quality Level
Assay
99.995% trace metals basis
form
powder and chunks
impurities
≤55.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis
mp
891 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: soluble 138 g/L at 20 °C (completely)
SMILES string
[K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O
InChI
1S/CH2O3.2K/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2
InChI key
BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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General description
Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a water-soluble inorganic compound that is primarily derived from potash. It is industrially prepared by reacting potassium hydroxide and carbon dioxide. The solution crystallizes to form potash hydrate, which can further be heated above 200°C to produce the anhydrous salt.
Application
K2CO3 can be used for a variety of applications such as:
- production of soaps and glasses
- drying agent for organic based compounds like ketones, alcohols, and amines
- buffering agent to produce wine
- ingredient in welding and other coatings
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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